We started in 2002 - that's a lifetime on the Internet! - Since then we have successfully delivered more than 500 DNN projects to scores of clients around the world.
In recent years we have carried out significant projects for regulated industries, including Banks and large Pharmaceutical companies who appreciate and require excellent project planning, project communication and management and on time compliant project execution.
We are primarily a supplier of Enterprise level web applications and content management systems based on the DNN platform.
The DNN Platform is an open source .NET development platform and content management system.
Over 750,000 organisations worldwide have built websites powered by DNN Platform. At IMUK we have more than 500 successful projects built on the platform under our belt.
We also offer Enterprise level E-commerce expertise. Our platform of choice being BigCommerce the leading cloud based e-commerce platform.
The powerful e-commerce application provides all the features needed to build a high performance online store. Hosted in the cloud, this rock-solid e-commerce platform has a 99.99% average uptime and a 100% Cyber 5 uptime three years running.
State-of-the-art security ensures that stores are PCI compliant.
Our proven project management processes are essential when working with Enterprise level customers. They demand excellent communication, collaboration and execution.
Our organisation and systems have evolved with this in mind. We have worked extensively within regulated industries including Banking and Pharmaceuticals.
For more than a decade we have been involved in DNN website development. More than five hundred projects have been successfully delivered. We have witnessed the emergence of and developed for: Web 1.0 (the information web), Web 2.0 (the collaborative and shared web), Web 3.0 (semantic and big data web), Web 4.0 (connected web) and we eagerly await Web 5.0.
Our Process - Design and Build
"Form follows function" is a principle associated with modernist architecture and industrial design in the 20th century. The principle is that the shape of a building or object should be primarily based upon its intended function or purpose. The same applies to website projects. Design is very important, but I doubt the purpose of a project is to win a beauty contest!
We produce wire-frame page designs to develop web page ideas and concepts, without being clouded with graphics, so that the finished page is usable and effective. Important technical elements of the page, such as navigation, banners, content, conversion funnels and calls to action are properly positioned so that the page works for the user.
Wire-frames are produced for desktop, tablet and mobile devices so that elements can be viewed and understood across device types.
Graphic Design
Almost all of the projects that we are involved with require custom graphics design. Design templates can be sourced but it's unlikely a template design and layout will perform better than a unique design that has been produced for a specific project.
For responsive design it's important to remember that the same content is shared across all devices. A common mistake is to switch font faces and other page elements across devices. We keep as many common design elements as possible across devices as this makes it easier to manage a site.
Site Development
If the planning stage has been successful then the development stage is usually relatively quick and easy.
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